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A Look Back at the Biggest Local News Stories of 2019 TOP 10 STORIES OF 2019

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2019’s First Baby Born New Year’s Day

First reported in the Jan. 4 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: James Fazio of Atascadero and his wife, Katherine welcomed their third baby, Micah James who was born on a special day — News Year’s Day. “We are delighted to introduce our first newborn of 2019 here at Twin Cities Community Hospital. Katherine and James welcomed their baby boy at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2019, and are happy to share this memorable moment with the community,” said Krista Deans, spokesperson for Twin Cities Community Hospital. When asked how it felt to have a New Years baby, James Fazio said, “It was awesome.”

Atascadero Disolves Parks & Rec Board

Happy New Year from the team at the Atascadero News, Paso Robles Press, Paso Robles Magazine and Colony Magazine. From left are Cami Martin, Luke Phillips, Jen Rodman, Nicholas Mattson, Brian Williams, Hayley Mattson, Jamie Self, Connor Allen, Dana McGraw, Mark Diaz, and Carmen Kessler. We all wish you the best in 2020, and thank you for your support in producing your local news. Photo by Rick Evans

Paso Regulates Short-term Rentals

First reported in the Jan. 11 edition of the Atascadero News: At their first regular meeting of the year, Jan. 8, the Atascadero City Council voted to accept a management report with a draft ordinance to abolish their Parks and Recreation Commission.

Work Begins on La Plaza Project First reported in the Jan. 8 edition of the Atascadero News: After two years on the drawing board, work started on the mixed-use commercial project in Downtown Atascadero known as La Plaza. While most locals greeted the signs of progress on the site positively, Zoe Zappas, a project manager with the Zappas family development firm Z Villages, said there was a tinge of sadness for some locals as the old Jack in the Box building was torn down. “It was vacant for a long time, but people still had a lot of memories tied up in the building,” she said, noting that people had been coming to the fenceline at the edge of the property asking for bricks and other mementos.

Masia named Roblan of the Year First reported in the Jan. 18 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce announced Matt Masia as 2018 Roblan of the Year and Cava Robles RV Resort as the 2018 Beautification of the Year recipients. Both were honored at the Chamber’s Annual Gala being held Jan. 26 at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. atascaderonews.com

Tamale Festival Draws Thousands First reported in the Jan. 25 edition of the Atascadero News: The City hosted its 4th Annual Tamale Festival Jan. 19 without a hitch. There were 32 tamale sellers and 80 total vendors. Unofficial attendance was estimated at 15,000 to 17,000 people, although sales records from tamale vendors may refine that number, Deputy City Manager Terrie Banish said.

PRWCA Tabs Peterson as Leader First reported in the Jan. 25 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Joel Peterson was named the new executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, bringing nearly 15 years of marketing experience in the beverage industry to the nonprofit, member-based association dedicated to the promotion of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. Peterson replaced Jennifer Porter, who stepped down at the end of 2018.

First reported in the Feb. 8 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The Paso Robles City Council took what they characterized as a “good first step” in regulating short-term rentals. None of the four councilmembers were completely satisfied with the urgency ordinance they passed, 4-0, but realized something needed to be done and expect to make changes later in the year. Councilman Steven Gregory recused himself from the agenda item due to a conflict of interest as he owns and operates vacation rentals in the city. The matter took up two hours of the entire council meeting.

Arnold Announces 2020 Campaign First reported in the Feb. 8 edition of the Atascadero News: San Luis Obispo District 5 County Supervisor Debbie Arnold announced her campaign to retain her second district seat in 2020. “I feel like I’m becoming an old hand at running these [campaigns],” she said, but added that it does take significant additional time and energy while still holding the office, “the first ballot is in just over a year and we do tend to give people a break, wind it down, around Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s only two months to get the word out again next year.” County Libraries Drop Late Fees First reported in the Feb. 8 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: As of Feb. 1 no new late fees will be racking up on li-

1. Paid Parking Begins in Paso Robles 2. PRJUSD Lays Out Plan to Cut $2.1M 3. Local Homeless Numbers Increase 32 Percent 4. Paso Council Settles on STR Regulations 5. Mattsons Buy Local Newspapers 6. Joy Playground Opens 7. Donn Clickard is First-Ever Member of CSBA Hall of Fame 8. Red Panda Exhibit Opens 9. Greybots Win World Championships 10. PRWCA Tabs Peterson as New Leader brary materials due back at Atascadero and other branches of the San Luis Obispo County Library system. They’ll still charge a lost item fee after a reasonable waiting period, said Regional Librarian for the North County Jackie Kinsey, but the change comes after a period of discussion on how best to serve the community, and with the understanding that fines have never been a significant revenue source for the system. “The goal has always been to not have barriers to people’s access to library services,” she said. “Often in the past, we’ve worked with people to clear their accounts so they could come back to us.”

PRHS Principal Announces Resignation First reported in the Feb. 8 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Paso Robles High School Principal Eric Martinez announced that he would be leaving the district at the end of the school year, saying that due to personal reasons he will be moving closer to his family network.

PRJUSD Lays Out Plan to Cut $2.1M First reported in the Feb. 15 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District laid out its plan to cut $2.1 million from the 2019-20 budget. “This is just the first step on our road to recovery,” Chief Business Officer Brad Pawlowski said. “The list that is presented, we have focused on areas that have minimal impact to the classrooms. We continue to stay focused on protecting the core academic programs.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

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LOCAL CALENDAR For consideration in our print calendar, please send submissions at least three weeks before the date of the event to brian@atascaderonews.com. Limit entries to no more than 100 words. Calendar items are listed by date and it may take a while before an event submitted weeks in advance appears in the paper.

JAN. 12 String Quartet Concert — The L A Ensemble, a string quartet, featuring four youthful musicians with a passion for untethered creativity is performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. The concert is being organized by the North San Luis

Obispo County Concert Association. Tickets will be $25 at the door. The LAE prides itself on its diverse programming and takes full advantage of its versatility as an ensemble. Parking is available for people with disabilities. Visit us at nslocca.org. The NSLOCCA is a nonprofit organization. For more information, contact Betsy Hardie at 805-239-2770.

JAN. 22 Classical Music Appreciation — Classes continue starting Wednesday Jan. 22 at Colony Park every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. The two classes this time are the Classical Period featuring three main composers, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven for six weeks. Then, after one week off, the next six weeks will be the Romantic Period with some of the most beautiful music ever written. Composers include Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and more. The cost is $62 for each six-week session. More information is available in the Atascadero Park and Rec brochure. ONGOING North County Newcomers — The club offers monthly meetings and many social activities for anyone who is new to the North County area. The January general meeting and luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton. Go to northcountynewcomers.org, for information.

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Mah Jongg Club — Do you like to play Mah Jongg, or have you ever wanted to learn how? Join us at Kiwanis Hall located next to the Zoo at 7848 Pismo Ave. on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. We play just for fun and beginners are welcome. Bingo Nights at Saint Rose of Lima School — Every Thursday! Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 5:45 p.m. Cash only — Full snack bar available — weekly specials. Located at 820 Creston Rd. in Paso Robles. Pre-School Storytime — Join the Paso Robles Library Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Stories, poetry, music, movements and crafts encourage learning. Doors close promptly at times listed, and parents need not accompany their child in the Story Hour Room. For more information, visit prcity. com/library. Grandparents and Books — Every Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Volunteer grandparents share a variety of literature appropriate for children of all ages and plan a special

craft and/or activity on an informal, drop-in basis afternoons in the library. For more information, call 805-237-3870 or prcity. com/library. DAR meeting — Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members meet monthly, usually the first Sunday of each month for a social and meeting luncheon. Contact elpasoderobles. californiadar.org/, for more information. Line Dancing — Beginner/intermediate level line dancing offered at Centennial Park, Banquet Room A, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. or Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee or $50 for a 10-punch pass. For more information, contact Tina Scarsella at tinascarsella@gmail.com or 835-2076. NC News and Views Sharing Group — You are invited to join the first Thursday morning each month, for Local, State, and Federal topics. Doors open 8:45 a.m., with meeting starting at 9:15 a.m. Republican HQ’s, 7357 El Camino Real, at Adobe Plaza, Atascadero. A small donation welcome.

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Peschong Announces 2020 Campaign First reported in the Feb. 22 edition of the Paso Robles Press: San Luis Obispo County District 1 Supervisor John Peschong announced he will be seeking re-election in 2020. With the move of California’s 2020 primary to March 3, three months sooner than usual, people are having to ramp up their campaigns sooner than in years past. Filing for 2020, will officially open later in 2019. . “They moved everything up,” said Peschong of why he was announcing now. And, “there are some things I would like to get finished,” he said.

Man Charged With Double Murder First reported in the March 8 edition of the Paso Robles Press: A Paso Robles man was charged with two counts of murder following the stabbing death of his longtime pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child. Daniel Rodriguez-Johnson, 31, of Paso Robles, was also charged by the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office on March 3 with carjacking, evading a peace officer, theft of a law enforcement vehicle, resisting arrest, and exhibiting a deadly weapon. Rodriguez-Johnson was jailed after stealing a patrol car when deputies found the body of Carrington Jane Broussard, 27, of Paso Robles, in the Heritage Ranch home where they lived, SLO Undersheriff Jim Voge said during a press conference Monday afternoon. “This is a double-murder because of the 9-month-old fetus,” Voge said.

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Joy Playground Opens First reported in the April 12 edition of the Atascadero News: The City of Atascadero and the Parents for Joy nonprofit organization held a grand opening on April 5 for the new ‘Joy Playground’ behind the Colony Park next to the Community Center, at 5599 Traffic Way, featuring a barbecue accompanied by classic Americana with the Swing for Joy Sax Quartet, and food provided by the Atascadero Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.

Paso Assistant City Manager Steps Down First reported in the April 12 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Paso Robles Assistant City Manager Jim Cogan did not go into the specifics of why he was leaving but confirmed his last day would be April 19. Cogan was nearing his oneyear anniversary on the job. He began his tenure with the City on May 7, 2018. He replaced long-time City Assistant Manager Meg Williamson, who retired on Dec. 29, 2017, after more than 30 years of serving the community. “I love Paso Robles,” Cogan said. “My family loves it here. We have made Paso our home. We are very much enjoying the community. I have enjoyed working with the community on some pretty controversial issues and have been so impressed with the way community members respond, provide positive feedback.”

Reneau to Lead Atascadero Chamber Red Panda Exhibit Opens First reported in the March 8 edition of the Atascadero News: On March 1, the Thelma Vetter Red Panda Experience opened to visitors at the Charles Paddock Zoo. The exhibit, featuring animals from the Indo-Burma region is the second time that red pandas have been on display, and Zoo Director Alan Baker has extensive experience with them. Palpably cute, the little ailurus fulgen possess a more striking resemblance to a raccoon or primate than to the giant black and white panda bears, as they climb a frame of branches in search of succulent bamboo.

Beraud Announces Supervisor Run First reported in the March 15 edition of the Atascadero News: Former Atascadero City Council member and onetime mayor Ellen Beraud publicly announced her candidacy for San Luis Obispo County 5th District Supervisor. Now marking her second decade living in Atascadero, Beraud serves as a Clinical

First reported in the April 12 edition of the Atascadero News: The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced Emily Reneau as its next CEO and president. “I am thrilled to work with people who care about the community and enhance the fabulous work that is already in place,” Reneau said. “Atascadero has so much to offer and I look forward to empowering OUR business community.” Reneau is a longtime Central California local, having lived in the area for 23 years. She most recently was working with HM Holloway in the role of Business Development Associate.

Greybots Win World Championship First reported in the May 3 edition of the Atascadero News: For the third time since 2011, the Atascadero High School Greybots returned home from competition against some of the brightest robotics teams in the world as

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better than the rest. The Greybots were once again named the robotics world champs after winning the World Championships in Houston, Texas over Easter weekend. “We are overwhelmed by the success that the kids have had,” Atascadero Unified School District Superintendent Tom Butler said. “And we are so impressed with their work ethic and their character and we can’t say enough about them. Three-time world champions, that is over the top isn’t it!”

Dubost is New PRJUSD Superintendent First reported in the May 10 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District has been filling its top vacancies with candidates close to home. The home-grown trend continued May 7 when the district announced the hiring of Curt Dubost as its next superintendent. “I am very proud of the confidence they have in me,” Dubost said of the Board’s decision to offer him a three-year contract. “My commitment to students has shown in all the districts where I have worked, and I plan on people seeing my commitment to students in Paso Robles as well.”

Lawsuit Filed Against Apartment Owners

First reported in the May 10 edition of the Paso Robles Press: A lawsuit was filed against the owners and manager of a Paso Robles apartment complex, claiming they knowingly allowed tenants to live in slum conditions. San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation and the Hutkin Law Firm filed the class-action lawsuit on May 7 against the owners and manager of Grand View Apartments in Paso Robles. The Grand View Apartments, LLC is owned by Santa Barbara County residents Ebrahim and Fahimeh Madadi, according to the complaint. The 35-page lawsuit alleges that tenants lived in uninhabitable, vermin-infested conditions for years in the apartment complex at 202 Spring St., on the corner of Spring Street and Niblick Road in south Paso Robles.

Koski Announces TUSD Exit First reported in the May 31 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: For the first time in nearly a decade, the Templeton Unified School District began searching for a new superintendent after Joe Koski announced that he would not be pursuing a contract extension. In a letter addressed to Templeton school parents and staff dated May 23, Koski stated, “I believe it is time for the district to make changes to the composition and structure of the leadership team. In order to pave the way for those changes, I notified the Trustees that I will not be pursuing a contract extension beyond June 30, 2019.”

Council Bans New STRs in R-1 Zones

Scovell Arrested After Chase

First reported in the June 7 edition of the Paso Robles Press: There were no cheers as Paso Robles Mayor Steven Martin cast the final vote that put a ban on any new shortterm rentals in residential neighborhoods in place. There were smiles and congratulatory hugs and handshakes exchanged between some of the 20-25 people who had seemingly gotten what they wanted — removal of non-hosted STRs from R-1 zones in the City — after the conclusion of the five-hour City Council meeting. Thirty-eight people spoke at the meeting. People were split with equal amounts wanting a total ban of STRs in R-1 zones and the other half being OK with the proposed cap of 100 by the tasking force and planning commission. Vacations rentals can still operate in all other zones in the City, but in addition to a business license will apply and pay for a permit.

First reported in the Aug. 30 edition of the Atascadero News: Following a high-speed chase and lengthy standoff, former Atascadero mayoral candidate Charles Scovell was taken into custody when officers made entry to his motel room. Scovell was transported to Twin Cities Community Hospital for injuries sustained during the incident. He was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on suspicion of evading a peace officer, resisting arrest and other related charges.

Cardi B Comes to Mid-State Fair First reported in the July 26 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The first week of the California Mid-State Fair was stacked with star-studded talent, including two sold-out shows in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Fans took advantage of the cooler-than-normal temperatures and flocked to the grounds on both nights to support rapper Cardi B and country singer Blake Shelton.

Homeless Numbers Up by 32 Percent

Johnson-Rios Named New Paso Asst. City Manager First reported in the June 21 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The City of Paso Robles announced the hiring of Sarah Johnson-Rios to the position of Assistant City Manager on June 18. Johnson-Rios is currently the Housing and Neighborhoods Department Operations Administrator for the City of Raleigh, N.C. As such, she oversees three units responsible for affordable housing preservation and production.

Gong Charged with Taking Band Funds First reported in the July 12 edition of the Atascadero News: San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced that charges had been filed against Sherry Gong, alleging that she embezzled funds from the Atascadero High School Band and Pageantry Booster Club. Gong, 47, is the wife of San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong. The criminal Complaint alleged that Gong stole a total of $32,554 between July 2017 and April 2018 while she was treasurer for the booster organization.

First reported in the Aug. 2 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: The number of homeless people counted in San Luis Obispo County on a single day in 2019 increased by nearly 32 percent compared to 2017 numbers, according to a report released by the SLO County Department of Social Services. A one-day census in January 2019 found 1,483 homeless persons throughout SLO County, an increase over the 2017 census, which counted 1,125 homeless persons.

Paid Parking Begins in Paso First reported in the Aug. 9 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The City of Paso Robles announced that it would be implementing paid parking downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The first week of July, the City began installing 34 pay stations and signage.

Gong Pleads Guilty First reported in the Aug. 23 edition of the Atascadero News: Sherry Gong, the wife of San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong, entered guilty pleas to three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, the SLO District Attorney’s Office reported. This comes a month after Gong, 48, entered not guilty pleas at which time the case was continued to August.

Mattsons Adopt Local Newspapers First reported in the Sept. 18 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: Nic and Hayley Mattson announced their asset purchase of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press newspapers, folding the publications into their existing company, Colony Media — publishers of Paso Robles Magazine, Colony Magazine and the Central Coast Traveler. The purchase included monthly publications Morro Bay Life and Avila Life and Vino Magazine, which will be incorporated into the Central Coast Traveler.

Mechanics Bank Acquires Rabobank First reported in the Sept. 18 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press: Signage at Rabobank was replaced with signs for Mechanics Bank. The acquisition was announced back in March and since then Rabobank customers received notifications of the changes. Based in Walnut Creek, Mechanics boasts of 114-yearold full-service community with over 40 branches throughout California and more than $6 billion in assets. The much larger nationally chartered Rabobank, N.A. was comprised of 100 branches and over $13 billion in assets. The purchase included Rabobank’s business banking, commercial real estate, mortgage, and wealth management businesses. On the same day of the agreement, Rabobank announced that it plans to transfer the food and agriculture loan portfolio from its California retail banking operation, Rabobank, N.A., to Rabo AgriFinance.

Council Settles on STR Rules First reported in the July 19 edition of the Paso Robles Press: After 31 public meetings over 4-plus years, called by the short-term rental task force, the planning commission, and the Paso Robles City Council itself, the Council on July 16 held first reading of an ordinance that permits home shares in all zones, permits non-hosted short-term accommodations in single-family residential neighborhoods, and grandfathers existing non-hosted accommodations in the R-1 zone.

Pioneer Day Royalty Named First reported in the Aug. 23 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Pioneer Day royalty was officially announced Aug. 18, at the annual dinner at the Paso Robles Golf Club. Milene Barlogio Radford was named Pioneer Day Queen and brothers Lawrence Duane Moore and Thomas Hardin Moore were named co-marshals.

Locals Participate in Climate Strike

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reetings and Happy New Year. It is always a great time to make plans and establish resolutions about what we will accomplish in the coming 365 (or in the case of 2020, 366) days. That’s right, 2020 is a leap year, and strategically placed to allow us one more day of contemplation during a presidential election year. It’s also an extra day to accomplish our 2020 goals. In 2019, my approach was to “Lived Blessed.” It was a fairly passive decision, and meant to create that inner space to appreciate all that we have to enjoy. When we purchased Paso Robles Magazine and launched Colony Magazine, the long game was to purchase the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press, but “Live Blessed” wasn’t exactly the plan to get there. So much for well-laid plans. The powers that be decided it was in everyone’s best interest to establish us as the new stewards of some of the longest standing businesses in the North SLO County. It was part of our

plan, but surprising timing. I guess that is what happens when we “Live Blessed.” It was not without a cost, and one of the most significant costs came in the challenge of reorganizing a failing enterprise in an attempt to secure its enduring sustainability in an insecure market. We’ve done that in a number of ways, and will continue to make necessary changes meant not only to sustain the local printed newspapers, but to grow them and increase their individuality. For what we can understand as an economic response, there had been a merger of content between Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press. Our goal will be to improve content of each newspaper to focus more distinctly on its namesake cities. We believe Paso Robles Press should be a broad and concentrated focus on Paso Robles, and Atascadero News be the same to Atascadero. Each newspaper should have some crossover that brings our North SLO County community together, but each city produces enough content to hold its own. In the past four months, we have worked relentlessly (but not tirelessly) to get the newspapers on a sustainable track for the future. With great progress, we now feel confident that phase two of our plan will take hold in developing community programs that can be supported and provide valuable advertising opportunities for our local businesses.

Local newspapers have always been the product of a community — from local contributors to local sponsors. Our local newspapers belong to the community. We are simply the current stewards. We will continue making a call to local contributors who can provide quality content for our community. With respect to all concerned, including visitors to our community, we will continue to qualify our content with respect to inclusion, tolerance, diversity, and general welfare while providing real news about influential topics. We have a great community that serves these principles and we believe that our reliance on contributions that meet these standards will be part of the longterm sustainability of our small slice of the Fourth Estate. In order to engage the community, we will have regular open houses, community forums, open lines for input so that we can welcome a broad cross section of input and perspective from the community we serve. Our newspapers and magazines should not just reflect the attitudes and ideas of the majority, but ought to reflect the community in all its wonder. Our communities and our democracy work as a result of participation. We invite you to participate, and believe that 2020 will be a foundational year for local newspapers and publications. With the era of “fake news” behind us (but not entirely gone), and equilibrium of online and print settling into its own, we are primed to create the next generation

of journalism for those maturing in a very different world than the one many business owners and community leaders grew up in. It is said that the best way to predict the future is to create it. Two years ago, the online definition of “sanity” from the dictionary authorities such as Merriam-Webster and dictionary. com was “the ability to assess and predict the consequences of one’s own actions.” It is by far my favorite definition of the word. However, as is the case over time, definitions change. Now “sanity” is defined by the same dictionaries as “the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner.” This latest definition seems far less empowering, and far less objective. “Normal” being a conforming adjective, sanity is now related to whether or not you think or act with conforming norms. It is our goal at the newspaper to provide content that informs and educates, so that people can make decisions appropriate to their desired outcomes. In essence, our goal is to assist in the sanity of our community, so that our local community can assess and predict the consequences of their actions. This is especially important in a general election year. We thank you for supporting your local newspaper, and we encourage you to call, email, or visit atascaderonews. com (swap out pasoroblespress.com in the Paso Robles Press edition) to subscribe to our online or print editions of your local newspaper. Happy News Year!

A View From The Top

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he view from the top of a very tall roller coaster and the first, near-vertical drop usually produces fear of a wild ride ahead. For a variety of reasons, the year 2020 is creating a similar reaction even though I’m glad the chaos of 2019 is over. State and national politics are rending the social fabric of society apart and, unfortunately, beginning to spill over into our little oasis on the Central Coast. The state legislature is working overtime to strip cities of much of their authority to control their destiny and virtually ending the concept of neighborhoods as we knew them. Single-family homes are in disfavor and if the most

radical elements of the Democrat-controlled legislature get their way, the single-family home will become impossible to build. One new law taking effect immediately is a requirement for all new homes to be equipped with solar panels. On the surface, given our state’s agenda of ending fossil-fuel use within 25 years, it might make sense. However, the immediate impact is to make the single-family home, any home really, much more expensive. First-time home-buyers are already finding it extremely difficult to qualify for their first home mortgage financially. Adding another $30,000 to the cost of a home will eliminate even more young adults’ ability to be eligible for a mortgage since most already financially struggle to buy their first home. Even homes that were built for less than $20,000 in the 1960s now sell for 15 to 20 times the original price and you can’t find a modest “ranch style” house for less than $400,000. Adding another $30,000 will be a bridge too far for many couples who barely qualify with two incomes.

Another challenge in Atascadero is for our senior population who own manufactured homes but rent the land underneath in designated parks. They’re finding that they can’t afford the space rental increases nor able to sell to someone else due to restrictions and rent increases that make it impossible for anyone else to buy. Many lose their homes as a result and are being forced out. This problem is almost intractable and will pose a headache for the City Council throughout 2020. Attacks on Proposition 13, the 1978 initiative that froze property tax rates at increases of 2% a year threaten every small business owner with crushing rent increases or being forced to close and sell if they can find a buyer if the “split-rate” proposal passes in 2020. The split-roll proposal would keep the homeowner property tax rates as they are (at least for now) but allow county assessors to reassess commercial properties at current market value. I submit that for a town like Atascadero, most of our small businesses would find the tax increases (and rent increases) sufficiently oppressive to leave large

swaths of our core business district boarded up. Atascadero faces yet another challenge to its independence via potential lawsuits that will demand that the city be divided up into districts for voting, eliminating the “at-large” election system where everyone gets to vote for all City Council candidates. We don’t have definable geographical areas with significant minority populations as our community is very well integrated. Nobody is sure how to draw district boundaries for four city council members (the mayor will still be elected at large), but this will almost certainly be required at some not-so-future date. Not a single city in the state has been successful in court in fending off this requirement even though, according to local voting experts, it might dilute minority votes. Building out our business core is underway and holds promise, but we just lost a major retailer with the closure of K-Mart this month. Boutique shopping is always nice for tourists, but residents are still forced to shop out-oftown or online for clothing

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GOVT. CONTACTS 45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DONALD J. TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 White House Switchboard: 202-456-1414 SENATORS OF THE 116TH CONGRESS Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Class I 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-3841 Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) Class III 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-3553 40TH GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom (D) c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 gavin.newsom@gov.ca REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA’S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Salud Carbajal (D) (202) 225-3601 salud.carbajal@mail.house.gov REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 Jordan Cunningham Capitol: (916) 319-2035 District: (805) 549-3381 ad35.asmrc.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

staples. The loss of a major discount retailer is not just a loss of tax revenue but is a significant inconvenience for working families who have to stretch a budget. Their choice, for now, is Paso Robles, SLO, or online. Finally, in its infinite wisdom, the State mandated that the DMV get involved in voter registration. In its usual “efficient manner,” it managed to accidentally (or with malice) change the voter registration of hundreds of county residents to anything but Republican, which wasn’t even offered as a choice. People who were legitimately registered found themselves “de-registered” and reclassified into Decline to State, which might account for the sudden drop in Republican registration, giving the Democrats a slight countywide voter registration lead. With a primary election coming up, if you made any changes at the DMV, I suggest that Republican voters check with the county clerk or re-register at the Republican HQ in Atascadero, lest you find yourself out in the cold on election day in March. Have a Happy New Year!

District 1 Supervisor John Peschong (805) 781-4491 jpeschong@co.slo.ca.us District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold (805) 781-4339 darnold@co.slo.ca.us ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero (805) 470-3400 Mayor Heather Moreno Phone: (805) 470-3400 Fax: (805) 461-0606 hmoreno@atascadero.org Mayor Pro Tem Charles Bourbeau Phone: (805) 703-3809 cbourbeau@atascadero.org Councilmember Heather Newsom Phone: (805) 470-3400 hnewsom@atascadero.org Councilmember Roberta Fonzi Phone: (805) 610-1419 rfonzi@atascadero.org Councilmember Susan Funk Phone: (805) 464-7709 sfunk@atascadero.org

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH Atas. Mall & Fwy. 101 (6225 Atas. Mall); Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.*; *kids programming available at these services; Rejoice Service 5:30 pm; Middle School ministries – Tuesdays 6:30 High School ministries – Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 7p.m.; Pastor Tom Ferrell, 4662051; abcchurch.org. ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHURCH Corner Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-Reflect, 10:10 a.m.-Connect, 10:30 a.m.-Recharge; AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; 466-0175; Ted Mort, Pastor. AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Living the Consciously Awakened Life; Rev. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; Sunday Gathering for Children & Adults 10 a.m.; Atascadero Lake Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Street; A New Thought Spiritual Community!; For classes and workshops in Practical Spirituality and upcoming events visit our website awakeningways.org; 460-0762. GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; 805-543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading roomsame location after services & by apportionment. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; “The church on the hill”; An independent church committed to the teaching of God’s Word.; Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship – 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study – 6 p.m.; Wed Prayer – 7 p.m.; Nursery care provided.; Pastor Ken Butler, Jr.; (805) 461-9197. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 535 Creston Rd., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor ; Goal of church: To teach Belie; ers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship ; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service ; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 8 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Service; 9:05 a.m. Education and Sunday School; 10 a.m. Modern Worship Service with staffed nursery care provided; Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; Pastor Liz Radtke; Pastor Ryan Radtke; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; ourhopelutheran.org.

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y mother was a great cook and I remember that she had a way of making a pot of beans taste so delicious that we begged for seconds. Her menu would be simply a pot of beans, cornbread, slices of red onions, and slices of beautiful big tomatoes, ending, of course, with one of her famous desserts. The beans had been simmering all day with a meaty ham bone, adding to the flavor of the pot. The meat would fall off the bone and there was nothing like the taste of a little chunk of ham and beans and that excellent soup made from the combination. I also remember the Tabasco bottle being available for those who liked to heat up their beans! Speaking of this now

4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a. m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; 805238-3321 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch. org; Mass times;; Daily Mass- Mon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass- 12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m; Weekend Mass Schedule; Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road; Has two; Sunday worship services, a contemporary service at 9 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m.; Children’s service starts at 9:30 a.m. ; For more information, call the church office at (805) 238-3702.Ext. 206. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nursery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; 805-466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org. ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office 805-466-0379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero. org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org.

Loretta Wofford’s Hoppin’ John (added to by her daughter Barbie Butz) Ingredients: 1 (15.8 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped white onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 3 slices summer sausage or similar meat cut in small pieces Salt to taste ½ to 1 cup tomato juice seasoned to taste with Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco Chicken broth if more liquid is needed needed Rice or cornbread Sour Cream or salsa optional Directions: Open can of black-eyed peas and drain. Heat olive oil on medium and saute onion, parsley, and red bell pepper. Add sausage or similar meat and toss with onion mixture. Add blackeyed peas, tomato juice and heat on low, simmering for 30 minutes to combine flavors. Serve warm over rice or cornbread. Have sour cream available. This next recipe is one I made up quickly to take to a last-minute New Year’s party. I served it with tortilla chips. Of course, I insisted that everyone must eat some of it “for good luck” even if it was

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brings back memories of coming home from school and smelling the beans cooking and saying a silent “hooray.” For New Year’s, it was a tradition for mother to prepare Hoppin’ John, an authentic Southern dish made with black-eyed peas. The legend is that eating Black-eyed Peas at that time will bring luck to you and your family in the new year, and mother had a rule that we all had to eat some of her Hoppin’ John. Even if we did not care for black-eyed peas, we still had to eat at least one pea for good luck! Fortunately, I had no problem with the rule because I loved her Hoppin’ John. Through the years, I tweaked my mother’s recipe and I’m sharing the results here today. You will find many recipes for this dish, but they are all very similar. So, use a basic recipe and make it your own by adding something you like.

Lee Pitts

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here really are only two kinds of people in this world, those who prefer being inside and those who prefer being outside. I have devised this little test to see which kind you are. 1. A “turtleneck” (a) is something you wear to your daughter’s dance recital, (b) something you eat in a soup. 2. If you use the phrase “I made a killing” you mean (a) you doubled your money on a tech stock, (b) you filled your deer tag. 3. If you drive by a feedlot you (a) roll up the windows to keep the smell out of your Prius or Leaf, (b) roll down the windows in your pickup to mask

any evidence of your own mighty muffler. 4. If a family member comes home and says they hit a deer it means (a) there will be body damage to fix on your Lexus or Tesla, (B) you’ll have a freezer full of venison. 5. You have a monthlong lease on (a) a timeshare in New York, (b) a hunting lease in Texas. 6. You have drunk out (a) one of those fancy water bottles from Fiji, (b) a water trough. 7. You ride a bicycle (a) at the gym that doesn’t go anywhere, (b) with two wheels. 8. If you finish off a 32 ounce soda while driving down the Interstate and feel the need to pee you (a) wait until the next rest area, (b) pull your truck over and pee on your back right tire while waving to fellow motorists as they whiz by. 9. For lunch (a) on rare occasions you pack a picnic basket filled with croissants and wine, (b) you pack a lunch box five days a week with a bologna sandwich, chips, and a HoHo.

10. To you the term “sleeping bag” refers to (a) your snoring spouse, (b) your bed on hunting or fishing trips. 11. Your horsepower is supplied by (a) a BMW, (b) a Bobcat, Caterpillar or an actual horse. 12. Your best friend is (a) an “animal companion”, (b) a dog named Del Monte because he eats out of cans. 13. You think “getting back to nature means (a) buying your food at the Farmer’s Market, (b) growing your own food in something called a “garden.” 14. You think SPF refers to (a) sun block, (b) “specific pathogen free” pigs. 15. You wash your hands with (a) Liquid Soap, (b) Lava Soap. 16. The rips and dirt on your jeans (a) came that way from the manufacturer and cost extra, (b) came that way after years of honest labor. 17. You think Chiggers and No-See-Ums are (a) are an irritating punk rock band that drive you crazy, (b) are irritating insects that drive you crazy.

only one black-eyed pea! Hoppin’ John Salsa Barbie Butz Ingredients: 1 (15.8 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained 2 tablespoons red or white onion, finely chopped ½ can yellow whole kernel corn, drained ½ can diced tomatoes, not drained Salt to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 or 3 tablespoons green bell pepper, finely chopped Tabasco to taste 3-4 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Sweet Onion and Bacon Dressing Tortilla chips Directions: Open can of black-eyed peas and drain. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except Tabasco and Trader Joe’s dressing. Add Tabasco to taste. Moisten the ingredients in the bowl with Trader Joe’s Sweet Onion and Bacon Dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to unite. Serve with tortilla chips. Note: Sometimes, I add some sliced black or sliced pimento-stuffed green olives. I hope you enjoy the celebration of the New Year!

18. You have used (a) a bidet, (b) an outhouse. 19. To you the term “hot rock” refers to (a) a stolen diamond wedding ring, (b) biscuits made by the cookie around the chuck wagon. 20. If you see a backhoe parked beside a freshly dug hole you think (a) someone has died, (b) someone is getting a new septic tank. 21. Your home security system is (a) a “safe room” in your house, (b) a twelve gauge shotgun and a pit bull named Mr. Dibbles. 22. The knife in your pocket is for (a) filing your nails, (b) gutting fish and picking your teeth. 23. A Bobcat and Caterpillar are (a) animals you see on Animal Planet, (b) real boy-toy machines. 24. You play football (a) on your computer, (b) in the street in front of your house. 25. Culture is (a) going to the opera, (b) used in making beer. If you answered (a) to more than half the questions you are definitely an inside person and should consult a Doctor about your nature deficiency disorder.

‘Esteeming One Another Better Than One’s Self’

Dr. Gary Barker, Pastor CONTRIBUTOR

ne of the great and harmful sins that God enables a believer to overcome through God’s power is selfishness. When God enables a believer to supernaturally manifest love toward other people, this will motivate a believer to be sacrificial instead of being self-seeking and selfish (1 Corinthians

13:5, Galatians 5:22). By nature, everyone is selfish and puts himself before others. God’s power can transform a person’s sinful nature and behavior and enable a believer to manifest Christlike behaviors of love and sacrifice. This will produce the attitude and action of putting others ahead of self and thinking more of others before self. Esteeming others better than one’s self will result in producing many positive actions that will improve our relations with one another. The apostle Paul in Philippians 2:2-3 mentions several of these positive actions: 1) It will prevent people from manifesting selfish ambition, which produces strife. 2) It will prevent people from manifesting pride and vainglory. 3) It will prevent people

from making it a priority to promote a person’s selfish interests. It is obvious that all of these actions that are produced by selfishness will destroy the unity and well-being of any church. The literal meaning of the word “esteem” is to thoughtfully regard other people with value, honor, and respect. Paul states very clearly that esteeming others is the result of being HUMBLE in one’s thinking: “but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself ” (Philippians 2:3). Humility will prevent selfishness because it will never cause a person to treat others as inferior people. Love and humility will cause a person to esteem others “better than himself.” This will result in thinking of other people in

a superior and excelling way. In Philippians 2:5-10, the apostle Paul states that the example of esteeming others was Christ, who became a humble servant and died for the benefit of others. Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross was a manifestation of His love and concern for sinners who needed to be saved. Because Christ esteemed people, He willingly sacrificed His life and “became obedient to the point of death” (Philippians 2:8). Esteeming others more than one’s self will result in doing things that will help people rather than harming them. I believe, as a pastor, that great blessing will come into a church when selfishness is overcome by esteeming others in Christlike love and humility. May God enable us to follow Christ’s example.

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OBITUARIES Lt. Col. Herbert C. Sample Jr. Oct. 19, 1936 — Dec. 12, 2019 t. Col. Herbert “Herb” C. Sample Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his El Dorado Hills home with his wife, Candy, by his side, Dec. 12, 2019. Herb was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and spent 32 years on ac-

tive duty with the U.S. Army. Herb was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Shiprock, N.M., to parents Herbert C. Sample Sr., and Winona Elliott Sample. He was raised in Paso Robles, Calif., graduated from Paso Robles High School and attended Park College, where he received a bachelor’s degree. He joined the Army in 1955 and took his family on travels throughout the U.S. and Germany, where they lived while

DEATHS in the Army. After moving to Cameron Park, Calif., in 1975, Herb began a successful 40-year career in real estate. When not working, Herb enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. Herb was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Winona; brother, Jim; and his wife of 31 years, Willena Drennan Sample. He is survived by his

wife of 28 years, Candy Aluffi-Sample; his daughter, Teresa Russell (Mark), and his son, Gregg Sample (Vicke); along with his three grandchildren, Kayla Whatley (Luke), Adam Russell and Lena Sample. Herb was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend — a true patriot. He will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

Paso Robles Approves Groundwater Sustainability Plan By MARK DIAZ PASO ROBLES — After almost two years of planning, public outreach and discussion, the City of Paso Robles approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Water Basin on Dec. 17. The GSP’s completion and approval is a vital step in keeping the power of water management in local hands and not controlled by the State of California. The City of Paso Robles Groundwater Sustainability Board, comprised of the City Council, passed the GSP in a majority vote of 3-0 with Mayor Steve Martin and Councilmember Maria Garcia absent. The decision joined in agreement with three other local agencies within the Paso Basin that include the County County of San Luis Obis-

po, the Shandon-San Juan Water District and the San Miguel Community Services District. Including the City, the four entities comprise the Paso Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The plan still needs to be approved by state lawmakers. “The State considers us a high priority basin,” Public Works Director Dick McKinley said. “If we were not to do this, then the State would and could intervene and tell people to stop pumping.” The GSP is a massive document that includes geographical boundaries, terminology definitions, proposed monitoring procedures and identifies the County Public Works Director as the lead contact for State inquiries. Being such a complex undertaking, the Paso Basin GSA has passed the plan in chapters.

During his presentation, McKinley called attention to two men that devoted their time to the completion of the project. “I want to specifically thank Greg Grewal and Cody Ferguson here in the audience today,” McKinley said. “These two gentlemen on their own time have spent hundreds of hours in working out this plan and making it be just the right plan for the community. It’s something that everyone can live with, not everyone loves it, but everyone can live with it.” During the Public comment section, Ferguson and Grewal briefly addressed the board. Ferguson said that GSP is the culmination of years of planning and interaction. He proactively refuted any claims that people did not have ample opportunity

to be involved or have their voices heard during the planning process. Grewal made mention of the stormwater capture projects being planned in North County. He stated that of the four major rivers that begin in SLO County, only the Salinas carries water out of the County. The other three waterways end in North County and recharge the Basin. “Those are all the main recharge rivers on all the history going back to when a lot of this reporting was going on,” Grewal said indicating them on a Public Works map. With the Paso Basin being a high water priority for the State, Grewal said that the area is in an excellent position to garner funds for these water-capture projects from California Proposition 1, the 2014 Water Quality,

Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act. The Act authorizes over $7 billion in general obligation bonds to fund ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration, water supply infrastructure projects including surface and groundwater storage. Greywall said the area missed the opportunity to partake of some of the $48 million the State had leftover in 2019. “In February they have another $90 million that is available for basins like our basin, so hopefully our cooperative group can work together to try and get that money,” Greywall said. “We can keep getting the money from Prop 1 for the grants we’re working on because they have us staged as a high priority.”

$3M Grant to Help Protect Miossi Brothers La Cuesta Ranch STAFF REPORTS SAN LUIS OBISPO— The City of San Luis Obispo last week announced it was awarded a $3 million grant in the fifth round of the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) by the California Strategic Growth Council as an ongoing effort to conserve agricultural lands. The grant will go toward the prospective acquisition

of a 1,000-acre conservation easement for the Miossi Brothers La Cuesta Ranch just northwest of the City. The easement will ensure the ranch will remain as agriculture and open space use, while protecting important natural resources and wildlife habitat. “The City of San Luis Obispo is deeply honored and proud to be receiving this important grant funding in furtherance of the City’s

long-standing Greenbelt Protection Program goals,” said Bob Hill, Sustainability and Natural Resources Official. “The grant awarded by the Strategic Growth Council this week will be joined with the City’s Open Space funds generated through our local revenue measure and represents the first big step in a long process towards bringing this high priority project to fruition. We look forward to continuing to work col-

laboratively with the Miossi family towards a successful completion over the course of the next year.” The SALC Round 5 resulted in a $57 million grant funding projects in 19 California counties. This initiative will fund six planning grants and 31 agricultural conservation easements covering more than 20,000 acres of farm and ranch land across the state. The SALC program,

launched in 2014, collaborates with the Department of Conservation to identify potential projects based on their risk of being converted to other uses, their potential to promote infill development, and their agricultural, economic and ecological values. Since the program began, $180.9 million was awarded to land trusts and local governments to fund conservation efforts, protecting more than 112,500 acres.

DEC. 16 16:03: Sean Matthew Chua Lucero, 20, of Atascadero, was arrested for battery in the 3700 block of La Luz Road. 22:08: Bradley Darnell Lee,

57, of Atascadero, was arrested for driving while suspended for DUI in the 7400 block of El Camino Real. 23:38: Mia Anjoli Ruiz, 43, of Atascadero, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the 7100 block of Santa Ysabel Avenue. DEC. 18

17:09: Jonathan Daniel Willis, 45, of Atascadero, was arrested for violation of protective court order and disorderly conduct/drunk in public. DEC. 19 14:51: Charles Edward Shoemaker, 48, of Atascadero, was arrested for possession of narcotics for sale. DEC. 20 11:45: Transient Ever Analiese Johnson, 36, was arrested for disorderly conduct/ drunk in public in the 6900 block of El Camino Real. 17:21:Transient Raymond Bobby Williams, 32, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. 20:09: Cory Michael Allen Tyson, 20, of Mountain View, was arrested for suspended/revoked driver’s license, possession of a controlled substance without prescription and a misdemeanor warrant in the 5400 block of Traffic Way. DEC. 21 7:22: Larry Eugene Hood, 25, of Long Beach, was arrested for disorderly conduct/ drunk in public in the 8400 block of Portola Road. 10:37: Transient Justus Devon Keefover, 22, was ar-

MORILLO — Lupe L. Morillo, 87, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 20, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. HOBSON — Audry Lee Hobson, 97, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec, 22, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. GONZALES — Eleseo Gonzales, 80, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 22, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. BRIDGE — Norman Reese Bridge, 94, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. DUKES — David Dukes, 68, of Paso Robles, passed away on Dec. 17, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service. BARNES — Vivian Barnes, 83, of Morro Bay, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service. NOEL — Barbara Noel, 87, of Atascadero, passed away on Dec. 26, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service. DUFF — Gary Duff, 70, of Paso Robles, passed away on Dec. 24, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

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MARQUEZ — Mary Alice Marquez, 86, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

rested for illegal camping — no person may camp on a public place in the 5900 block of East Mall. 13:55: Alejandro Lee Brown, 31, of Atascadero, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on spouse/former spouse. DEC. 22 00:36: Transient Edward Glenn Hash, 35, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 3900 block of El Camino Real. 3:13: Ryan David Sears, 38, of Paso Robles, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 12 1:35: Zacarias Villegas Galvez, 21, of Paso Robles, was arrested for lewd act with a child under age 14. 23:13: Kevin Hicks, 48, of Morro Bay, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. DEC. 13 3:26: Ewen MacVeagh Hungerford, 28, of Paso Robles, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public in the area of Linne Road and Fontana Road.

4:01: Lori Catherine Barker, 39, of Paso Robles, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. 20:43: Transient Ryan Paul Allen Debruler, 34, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a specified controlled substance and five misdemeanor warrants in the 2700 block of Black Oak. 21:46: Robert Manuel Morillo, 36, of Chino Hills, was arrested for DUI alcohol, possession of a narcotic controlled substance and possession of a specified controlled substance. DEC. 14 11:15: Ricardo Jose Lopez Moreno, 25, of willfully resists, delays, obstructs in the 1300 block of Oleander Court. 23:01: Leon Joe Rivera, 39, of Paso Robles, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public. DEC. 15 5:29: Phillip Darrin Welch, 52, of Paso Robles, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant and assault with a deadly weapon or instrument.

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ATASCADERO — Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County picked up more than 1,100 wrapped holiday presents donated by the staff of Atascadero State Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 18. This is the 28th year that more than 2,000 staff members at the hospital have worked together to buy gifts for Head Start Students at all nine Head Start Centers in San Luis Obispo, which are run by CAPSLO. This year the staff purchased presents for 268 children. On Nov. 20, a holiday tree decorated with children’s names was placed in the hospital’s lobby. Since then, employees have brought their gifts of clothes or toys, wrapped and ready, for the kids. “This year, all kids are on the nice list,” said Phillip Koziel, Public Information Officer at ASH and coordinator of this massive undertaking. CAPSLO sent four buses and several SUV’s to pick up all of the gifts. “I was trying to count the number of gifts, but lost track at about 1,100,” Koziel said.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County received more than 1,100 wrapped presents from the staff of Atascadero State Hospital. Photo courtesy of CAPSLO The program collected gifts, toys and clothing for children at Head Start schools in Atascadero, Cambria, Five Cities, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Paso

Robles and San Luis Obispo. Hospital staff began preparing for the event in September. Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school

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has been running these programs since 1965, with the first Head Start Center in Nipomo. CAPSLO’s CEO, Elizabeth “Biz” Steinberg began her

career with the organization by running and teaching at the Head Start programs. “We are so thankful for these amazing donations from the staff at the Atascadero State Hospital,” Steinberg said. “These gifts will bring such joy to these children during the holiday season.” CAPSLO has been San Luis Obispo County’s federally-designated community action agency since 1965. Each year, the agency provides services to more than 38,000 individuals in 11 California counties, offering a range of services that help low-income individuals increase their economic stability and level of self-sufficiency. For more information, visit capslo.org or call 805-5444355.

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thousands throughout the county to unite together in support of new beginnings. It was on January 1st of 1981 that the first official Polar Bear Dip was born. As the story goes, Carlin Soule and wife, Margret, owned Cayucos’ famed restaurant, the Way Station, where long-time friend and owner of Sandi’s Massage, Sandi Ford, said she first met the couple, and later where the tradition began. “Carlin walked outside on New Years Day and there wasn’t one car in sight — there was nothing,” said Ford. “I remember Carlin saying, ‘We need to do something to bring people in – let’s do a Polar Bear Dip!’” Unaware of the impact, Soule and a handful of friends and employees took the plunge together.

“I was one of the original ones,” said Ford. “Margret is Spanish and Carlin’s mother-in-law was Spanish, so we all went in together and we came back and we all had this great Mexican meal after,” Ford remembers. “It started that way and we’ve been doing it ever since. “The first time we went in, there were only seven of us, the next year there were twelve, followed by about twenty-five the following year. It has just grown and grown and grown!” Bill Shea and wife, Carol Kramer, owners of Cayucos’ Sea Shanty restaurant, further illuminate the history and meaning behind the momentous pillar that has become Soule’s annual Polar Bear Dip.

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“It was a brutal winter that year and the rain had washed away a lot of the piers up and down the coast,” said Kramer. “And so, everyone was standing around on New Year’s Day with nothing to do because the town was empty.” Kramer explains that the owners of the four restaurants in Cayucos at the time, were close, and with each year they began to participate in the annual dip alongside Soule, word catching wind from town to town and eventually throughout the county. “Now I go in with our Grandkids and a lot of our employees,” said Kramer. Upon settling in Cayucos in 1982, Shea explains that it was Soule’s Polar Bear Dip that made them feel like a genuine part of the community. “Next year it’ll be thirty-eight years that we’ve been here,” said Shea. “The Polar Bear Dip was one of the things that really made us feel at home when we first came here. And every year, we appreciate the community excitement that goes on around here,” said Shea. Just months shy of his eighth annual Polar Bear Dip, Carlin Soule passed away, his legacy left to live on through the town of Cayucos and the thousands whom he inspired. “It’s just so important to keep Carlin’s name alive,” said Ford. “They’ve tried to rename it to the Cayucos Polar Bear Dip a few times, but Carlin Soule is who started the Dip, and it’s important that we keep his name and honor him.” An active member of the Cayucos community, Dick Mel-

linger, also touches on the integrity that it has taken to keep the history and spirit of Soule’s name of standout significance during an event of this caliper. “Andy Lilly single-handedly ran the program for 13 consecutive years,” said Mellinger. With each passing year, excitement heightens as the path of generational tradition and spontaneity has been paved for those near and far, spotlighting creativity and whimsy as the public are encouraged to dress up before running in. And locals say that when it comes to dressing up, the wackier, the better. “The costumes have gotten pretty funny as the years go on,” said Ford. As thousands pour into Cayucos from every corner of the county, each year, the costumes alongside the antics seem to oneup previous years; news outlets and photographers capture every angle of amusement. “It’s like the Fourth of July for two hours every year on January 1st,” said Ford. “The cars and people start pouring in and the place is absolutely packed. I have watched a lot of people run in over the years and then they brought their kids, and now, those kids are bringing their kids. The whole thing about the Polar Bear Dip is to go in and get rid of the year before, and to come out with a brand new beginning,” It’s estimated that over 7,000 people will gather together to ring in the new decade on Cayucos’ coastline, making a run for the pacific sea at noon for the annual dip, with festivities beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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downtown Paso Robles and Atascadero, joining the worldwide strike to put the spotlight on climate change. The high school and college-age students were joined by people of all walks of life from 9 a.m. to noon at Downtown City Park in Paso Robles and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero, both locations are within earshot of their respective city halls. Organizers estimated the global turnout to be around four million in thousands of cities and towns worldwide. It was the first time that children and young people had demonstrated to demand climate action in so many places and such numbers around the world.

whose whole life revolved around the Atascadero High School more than Neely’s. Playing the part of student, coach, teacher and finally principal, Neely is an icon in the school’s history.

Colony House Museum Closes First reported in the Oct. 30 edition of the Atascadero News: In October, due to a rash of incidents involving drug activity, vandalism and aggressive behavior from the homeless population, the Atascadero Historical Society temporarily closed the Colony House Museum, located at 6600 Lewis Ave., Atascadero. President Jim Wilkins said that after several incidents the organization suspended museum operations until security measures can be put in place. “The homeless that congregate around the area tore apart our 104-110-year old fountain,” said Wilkins listing some of the damage the transient population has done to the facility.

Paso Completes Wastewater Plant

First reported in the Oct. 2 edition of the Paso Robles Press: On Sept. 17 Paso Robles Wastewater Division Manager Matt Thompson informed the City Council of the completion of the City’s Tertiary Treatment Facility, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the City’s history. “The City has a master plan to capture wastewater it has disposed to the Salinas River for many decades and turn it into a new supplemental source of water we call recycled water,” Thompson said.

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Crime Hits Downtown Atascadero

First reported in the Nov. 13 edition of the Atascadero News: The City of Atascadero’s downtown area is experiencing vandalism, drug abuse, and vagrancy, and there is no consensus on how to solve the problem. A nonprofit closed its doors for fear of the safety of its docents, prolific drug use has been found on private property and a local business owner posted a warning on social media telling parents to keep their children away from an area the City spent millions of dollars to encourage economic growth and quality of life.

Paso Passes First Noise Ordinance

First reported in the Nov. 13 edition of the Paso Robles Press: The City of Paso Robles took its first steps in joining the ranks of the sound police. The council held a public hearing and voted 5-0 on the first reading of the City’s first-ever noise nuisance laws at the Nov. 5 Council meeting. According to staff, the ordinance “will provide measurable standards for allowed noise levels, which can be enforced to eliminate noise problems affecting the community.”

PRJUSD Won’t Make Audit Items Public First reported in the Nov. 20 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees settled in closed session Nov. 12 on three items to have an outside audit firm to investigate, but chose not to make them public. After meeting behind closed doors for nearly two hours, Superintendent Curt Dubost said it was a tough decision for the board. “I can state unequivocally that it was the preference of the board to reveal these but we thought it was dumb not to follow the advice of the firm that we hired,” Dubost said. City to Raise Fees For High-Traffic Businesses First reported in the Dec. 4 edition of the Atascadero News: In an effort to protect its infrastructure and promote more stay-and-play businesses, a new policy by the City of Atascadero may have high-traffic generating businesses looking elsewhere to set up shop. Instead of banning drive-thrus like the City of San Luis Obispo, Atascadero City Council voted 5-0 to put in place a policy that directs staff to implement the City’s existing “alternative cost per single trip method” for calculating impact fees for businesses such as gas stations, coffee shops, car washes and other congestion-building business. “Drive-thru and fuel station businesses are considered incompatible with future corridor goals and will reduce the ability of other retail, lodging, or job producing land uses to locate there due to potential traffic impacts,” the staff report stated.

AHS Principal Announces Retirement First reported in the Oct. 23 edition of the Atascadero News: After nearly three decades of working in the educational system, Atascadero High School Principal Bill Neely announced his retirement. Not one to toot his own horn, Neely agreed to be interviewed only at the urging of his wife of 35 years, Jeanne. One would be hard-pressed to find someone

Donn Clickard First-Ever Member of CSBA Hall of Fame First reported in the Dec. 11 edition of the Atascadero News: When Atascadero resident Donn Clickard heard about his nomination as the California School Board Association Board Member of the Year for 2019, his first thought was “you’re crazy.” The award was the first of its kind, representing the best of California school boards. Clickard accepted the award at the San Diego Convention Center with fellow Atascadero Unified School District trustees as well as superintendent Tom Butler.

New Paso PD Unit Takes to the Streets First reported in the Dec. 25 edition of the Paso Robles Press: In a new approach to address social challenges, the City of Paso Robles authorized a police-run Community Action Team in July. On Nov. 1, the four-person unit began its mission to build relationships with displaced and at-risk people and direct them to available resources. CAT operates under the premise that law enforcement alone is not the solution to social problems. Across the state, police departments and instituting CAT programs to address issues that are specific to their area. For example, Paso Robles has a large displaced population residing in the Salinas riverbed. Therefore officers must be equipped to venture into the riverbed and be well-versed in dealing with homeless individuals.

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Kiwanis Mark 50th Anniversary

First reported in the Oct. 2 edition of the Atascadero News: Atascadero Kiwanis celebrated its 50th year of serving the community. Member Jack Scott spoke on the changing times and the countless hours the group has donated for the betterment of the city. The local chapter represents the international organization whose mission is to empower communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.

Streets in 2017 intending to turn the barren patch of land into a small community park. The first step toward that goal was taken Nov. 21, when James and City of Paso Robles officials went public with the plan. “Paso has been good to me,” Jame said. “My four kids were born here. I love Paso. It’s the center of my universe. There is nothing more than I would love to see than good Paso Robles people enjoying this park and smiling.”

Dodge Named Veteran of the Year First reported in the Nov. 13 edition of the Atascadero News: On Monday morning hundreds of local residents, elected officials and veterans from all around the region provided a standing ovation as Leroy Dodge was named the Distinguished Veteran of the Year. Dodge was instrumental in the founding of the Atascadero Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial Foundation and the construction of the monument itself. Overcome with emotion, Dodge attempted to give credit for the memorial to other foundation members present at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial but he had trouble forming the words through his tears. “The people who built this did one whale of a job,” he said.

Tobin James Donates Land for Park

First reported in the Nov. 27 edition of the Paso Robles Press: Long-time winery owner Tobin James of Tobin James Cellars purchased the empty lot at the corner of 18th and Spring

First reported in the Dec. 25 edition of the Paso Robles Press and the Atascadero News: The City Councils for Atascadero and Paso Robles made preliminary decisions on where to portion out incoming federal funds from a Community Development Block Grant. Atascadero Public Works Department estimates the City will receive $163,833 in 2020, however they have received $600,000 in grant applications. Paso Robles estimates receiving $236,185 in CDBG funding in 2020. Paso Robles received a total of eight grant applications.

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ATHLETES OF THE DECADE

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Robbie Berwick, Sabrina Degnan Are Atascadero Standouts By CONNOR ALLEN connor@atascaderonews.com As the decade officially draws to a close The Atascadero News and The Paso Robles Press took a look back through the archives, asked local coaches, athletics directors and members of the community who they thought were some of the best athletes of this decade. Athletes of the decade were chosen based on their athletic accomplishments during their high school careers, and two Atascadero High School graduates were consistently mentioned. Rob Berwick, AHS class of 2014, and Sabrina Degnan, AHS class of 2015, are The Atascadero News Athletes of the Decade. Together the pair earned 19 varsity letters, eight first-team all-league selections and a pair of Athlete of the Year awards from Atascadero High School as seniors. Berwick played only two sports at Atascadero — basketball and football — but earned seven varsity letters, playing all four years on the varsity basketball team and starting at quarter-

back for three seasons in football. In his senior season, Berwick led the Greyhounds to an undefeated 6-0 record in the PAC 7 and a 9-3 overall record, passing for 1,527 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 349 yards and seven more scores on the ground. He was named to the Southern Section all-league

team by Maxpreps and was the PAC 7’s most valuable player, among other awards. During his time on the grass, Berwick set the Hounds’ career record for passing touchdowns and yards accumulating 32 touchdowns and 4,450 yards in three years. In basketball, Berwick was part of three

league champions in his four years and ended his career with back-to-back county player of the year awards, all-league selections, and the league titles. Berwick averaged 19 points, five rebounds and five assists his senior season and led Atascadero to the quarterfinals of the 2014 CIF Southern Section state playoffs with a 24-6 overall record, including a 12-0 mark in league play. In his junior season, Berwick averaged 17 points, led Atascadero to a share of the league title with Righetti and a 19-9 overall record. After four years of excellence, Berwick signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Florida State for the Seminoles and later transferred to Colorado State for the 2016-17 season. Degnan was a three-sport star at Atascadero and is the only 12-time varsity letter earner in school history. Degnan played volleyball, basketball and track and field while with the Greyhounds and earned all-league selections for both her junior and senior year in volleyball and basketball. CONTINUED ON PAGE B8

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The Templeton Eagles have also had a terrific run of athletes during the past decade, and Mac Lardner and Savannah Camacho are the two that were selected. Lardner, THS class of 2016, only played one sport while at Templeton, baseball, but made the best of it by earning a spot on the Maxpreps All-American first-team, MaxPreps First Team All-State and the Under Armour Preseason All-American. During his career at Templeton, Lardner threw over 270 innings and finished with a career ERA of just 1.46 and struck out over 282 batters while walking only 72. During his senior season, Lardner went 5-4 in 12 starts with a 1.37 ERA and 80 strikeouts. Larder

signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Gonzaga. Camacho, THS class of 2012, was a two-sport star in both cross country and track and field. In long-distance, Camacho was a cross country champion in all four years that she ran for the Eagles and placed fifth at the 2011 California State Cross Country Championships. In track and field, Camacho is as decorated as any athlete on the Central Coast has ever been. During her time with the Eagles, she was a three-time Division 4 champion in the 800 meters and three-time runner-up in the 800 meters at the California state championship meet. Camacho was also a fourtime Los Padres League champion in the 800 meters and 1600 meters. After tearing up California for four years, Camacho signed with Oklahoma State.

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Junior Payton Ramos is our Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Athlete of the Week for his performances in the 55th Annual Christmas Classic over the weekend. STATS Vs Bishop Amat • 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal Vs Montclair • 20 points (4-6 3FGM), 8 rebounds, 1 assist Vs Atascadero • 12 points (4-9 3FGM), 10 rebounds, 2 assists Vs Templeton • 14 points, 7 rebounds • Played every minute of the tournament

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/S/ JARROD CAIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/22/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 153

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in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192873 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FARMHOUSE WINE & CIDER CO, CENDRE WINES, 3230 RIVERSIDE RD SUITE 190, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KEVIN B MCLAUGHLIN, 5807 CASCABEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KEVIN B. MCLAUGHLIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 157 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192872 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARBUCKLE RIDGE, 7300 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SCOTT SAUNDERS, 7310 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SCOTT SAUNDERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 158

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192871 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AG MOISTURE, 10800 SANTA ANA, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: STREAMSIDE INC, 39421 RD 36, KINGSBURG, CA 93631 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ STREAMSIDE INC, ROBERT KENT-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192877 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGHLAND CLEANING SERVICES, HIGHLAND CLEANING, HIGHLAND, 5695 ROSARIO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BENJAMIN LORNE FERGUSON, 5695 ROSARIO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BENJAMIN L. FERGUSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/09/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 160 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192822 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MISSION DEVELOPMENT, 785 QUINTANA RD #204, MORRO BAY, CA ¡¡CALIFORNIA MANOR APARTAMENTOS DE SENIOR AHORA Esta ACEPTANDO APLICACIONES!! Ahora tomando aplicaciones para nuestra lista de espera, tenemos 1 y 2 recamares. * Alquiler basado en ingresos * Para calificar, por favor llame al (805) 466-0759 para más in formación “Mayores de 62 años o más, discapacitados / invalidos sin importar la edad.” Comodidades: • Sala comunitaria con TV • Técnica de mantenimiento del sitio • Hermosos jardines • A/C en cada unidad • lavandería • Cerca de clínicas, supermercados, bancos, etc ¡LLAMA HOY! (805) 466-0759 TDD 1-800-735-2929 Esta institución es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

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93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOHN KING, 785 QUINTANA RD #204, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHN A KING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/09/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NON APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/09/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 161 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192837 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DAOU FAMILY ESTATES, DAOU VINEYARDS, DAOU, 2777 HIDDEN MOUNTAIN ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: DAOU VINEYARDS, LLC, 2777 HIDDEN MOUNTAIN ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DAOU VINEYARD, LLC, DANIEL DAOU, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/04/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192853 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STEAMPUP PARLOR, 1405 SPRING STREET #102, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TINA PRICE, 1794 BELLA VISTA COURT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TINA PRICE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 163 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192801 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JAMBA JUICE/ AUNTIE ANNE’S, 6994 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-4209, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: SLO LIFE COMPANY, LLC, 446 PRINTZ ROAD, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA

State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SLO LIFE COMPANY, LLC, JEFFREY OLDS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/05/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 164 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192752 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: POINT SUR ADVISORS, 524 E. BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: POINT SUR ADVISORS, LLC, 524 E. BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ POINT SUR ADVISORS, LLC, ERIKA D. BYLUND, SOLE MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/15/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192919 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 13080 SODA LAKE ROAD, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA 93453, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CALIFORNIA VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 13080 SODA LAKE RD, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA 93453 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CALIFORNIA VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, FREDERICK YOUNG/ TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/07/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 171 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192776 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING, 9090 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIAN D. HEINZ, 9090 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, ATASCADERO CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

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I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRIAN D. HEINZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/1/1989 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 172 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192784 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SACRED ARMOR TATTOO ART COLLECTIVE, 105 S MAIN ST SUITE 2, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHLOE EVERLIE ATKINS, 4600 ROCKY CANYON RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CHLOE EVERLIE ATKINS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/04/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192903 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, 6645 MORRO RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, 6645 MORRO RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, KIM R. KUNZ, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/17/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/17/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 174 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192914 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DUBOST, 9988 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TASTE OF ADELAIDA, 9988 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty

of a crime.) /S/ TASTE OF ADELAIDA, KATE DUBOST, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2005 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 175 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192918 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1645 PARK ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 934462132, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PASO ROBLES BAPTIST CHURCH, 1645 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO ROBLES BAPTIST CHURCH, MICHAEL D. GOODMAN, TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/02/1893 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 176 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192923 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST BIKES, 4625 SAN VICENTE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: WILL E HESCH, 4625 SAN VICENTE, ATASCADERO CALIFORNIA 93422, KATHY L HESCH, 4625 SAN VICENTE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ WILL E. HESCH, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192912 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: GUY ALLEN BRANCH JR, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93446, TERESA MERCEDES ROJO-BRANCH, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ GUY A. BRANCH JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 179 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192904 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TW FERM CO, THOMAS WILLIAM FERMENTATION COMPANY, 45 N MAIN STREET, BLDG 2, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: THOMAS WILLIAM INC., 45 N. MAIN ST BLDG 2, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THOMAS WILLIAM INC. JAMES SCHREINER- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/17/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/17/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 180 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192818 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FRIENDS OF GALLEGOS RANCH, 14550 FALLEN LEAF LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DEREK F ROSENTHAL, 14550 FALLEN LEAF LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DEREK ROSENTHAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 181 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192921 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HATHWAY CO LLC, 331 HATHWAY AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93405, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: HATHWAY CO LLC, 331 HATHWAY AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93405 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HATHWAY CO LLC, NICHOLAS WILLIAM SCOTT, COO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/08/2019

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 182 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192940 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGEL SERRATO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, 9650 LAS LOMAS AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANGEL EPIMENIO SERRATO, 9650 LAS LOMAS AVE., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ANGEL SERRATO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/23/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/23/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/23/2024 PUB: 12/31, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2019 LEGAL CM 183 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192913 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, 1660 CIRCLE B RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, LLC, 1660 CIRCLE B RD. PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, LLC, OCTAVIO GARCIA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/14/19 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/31, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2019 LEGAL CM 184 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of BERTHA GODWIN for change of name, case no. 19CVP-0375. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 . Petitioner: BERTHA GODWIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: BERTHA GODWIN to Proposed name: BERTIE GODWIN 2 . 2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a . Date: 01/08/2020 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b. The address of the court is 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, Ca 93446 c . a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set

for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: PASO ROBLES PRESS Date: Aug 22 2019 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, Judge of the Superior Court. PUB 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 138 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-865784-AB Order No.: 1125022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEWIS R. ROWE AND CAROL MARSHALL-ROWE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 4/22/2004 as Instrument No. 2004033122 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $106,033.38 The purported property address is: 1420 BONITA PLACE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 021193-007 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-865784-AB.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-865784AB IDSPub #0158796 12/18/2019 12/25/2019 1/1/2020 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 1/31/2019 LEGAL CM 140 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2019-04723 A.P.N.: 009-661-003 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RAY KEOHEN, MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925) 272-4993 Deed of Trust Recorded 9/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006066282 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 1/7/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $200,691.84 Street Ad-

dress or other common designation of real property: 729 BOLEN DR PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 to be sold: A.P.N.: 009-661-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 201904723. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 12/3/2019 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Katie Milnes, Vice President A-4712230 12/18/2019, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 155 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGETTE ANNE ARNOLD AKA GEORGETTE A. ARNOLD CASE NO. 19PR-0394 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGETTE ANNE ARNOLD AKA GEORGETTE A. ARNOLD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MATTHEW L. WILLIAMSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MATTHEW L. WILLIAMSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent

PAGE B-6 • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/07/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1035 PALM STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAUL S. RABER, ESQ. - SBN 155939 ATTORNEY AT LAW

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115 S. CHAPARRAL COURT #100 ANAHEIM CA 92808 BSC 217823 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/19 CNS-3324046# ATASCADERO NEWS PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 165 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 9948-5470 TSG Order No.: DS730019005185 A.P.N.: 029391-017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/08/2007 as Document No.: 2007038726, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: David R. Westveer and, Shannon L. Westveer, husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above ref-

erenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/21/2020 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building (Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street), 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17 SOMBRILLA COURT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $251,663.86 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the

auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-5470. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall

be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction. com or Call: 1-800-2802832. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0364989 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 12/24/2019, 12/31/2019, 01/08/2020 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 167 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 130910-5 Loan No. 730461-LV1 Title Order No. 1346016CAD APN 021-193-007 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a

check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CAROL L. MARSHALL-ROWE AND LEWIS R. ROWE; TRUSTEES OF THE ROWE FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 14, 2006 Deed of Trust: recorded on 09/18/2006 as Document No. 2006066202 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 01/14/2020 at 11:00AM Trustee’s Sale Location: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 5 in Block 2 of Tract No. 32, in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the Map thereof Filed for Record in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, on May 14, 1941 in Book 5, Page 51 of Maps. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1420 BONITA PLACE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by

said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $58,095.17 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that

may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 130910-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/12/2019 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0364985 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS

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AG Boys Earn Christmas Classic Title Templeton defeats Paso Robles to take fifth place

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Matt Carroll Hired as PRHS Head Football Coach Michael Sauret retains position as swim coach

By CONNOR ALLEN

ATASCADERO — The 55th annual Christmas Classic boys basketball tournament was played over the weekend at Ewing Gymnasium at Atascadero High School. The Greyhounds invited eight schools to compete in the tournament and Arroyo Grande walked away as tournament champion on Saturday, Dec. 28, going a perfect 4-0 over the 3 days. On Saturday afternoon, Arroyo Grande defeated Montclair 69-43 to win the tournament. All eight teams in the Christmas Classic, Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Montclair, Shafter, Bishop Amat and Hanford were divided into two divisions, orange and grey, and played against their divisions on Thursday and Friday with the final round of the tournament being held Saturday. Twelve players: Dylan Talley (Atascadero), Devin Perez (Paso Robles), Evan Asplund (Templeton), Tim Ramirez( Shafter), Gabriel Iruh (Shafter), Evan Furukawa (Bishop Amat), Elijah Ponder (Bishop Amat), Gabriel Gonzalez (Montclair), Sebastian Rincon (Montclair), Michael Atherton (Arroyo Grande), Gage Gomez (Arroyo Grande) and MVP Robert Hutchens (Arroyo Grande) were selected to the all-tournament team. The Templeton Eagles finished the highest of the three North County schools after they beat the Bearcats in overtime on Saturday to secure fifth place. Saturday’s game was an instant classic as neither team was up by more than three at each of the quarter breaks, but the Eagles outscored the Bearcats 9-2 in the extra period to come away with a 56-49 victory. Templeton opened the tournament with a game against Hanford that they won handily 44-32. Later in the evening, the Eagles played their second game of the day, this time against Shafter, and went into overtime tied at 55, but Shafter would pull out the win 59-58. Templeton led late in the game but missed a few layups down the stretch that came back to haunt them. In their third and final game of group play, the Eagles faced off with the eventual tournament champion and fell 60-41. The Paso Robles Bearcats went 1-3 on the weekend with their lone win coming over the Greyhounds in the night game on Friday 51-49. The junior trio of Payton Ramos, Devin Perez, and Darius Thompson led the Bearcats throughout the weekend, and especially against the Greyhounds. The trio scored 35 of Paso Robles’ 51 points and did it efficiently as Perez and Ramos recorded seven 3-pointers while Thompson scored 10 points in the paint. Both Perez and Payton recorded 20-point games in the tournament. Paso Robles fell in their first two games to Montclair 82-66 and Bishop Amat 57-47. The Greyhounds also went 1-3 in the tournament with their only victory coming on Saturday over Hanford. The Hounds fell in their opener to Bishop Amat, who came just three points away from a shot at Arroyo Grande in the championship game, 52-44 and to Montclair 6446 in their second game, but started to play well in their final two games of the tournament. In the matchup with the Bearcats, Atascadero’s newest addition, Zyon Richardson, had his coming out party with 15 points, on 6-of-10 shooting, to lead the Hounds.

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Joint Unified School District released Friday evening a statement on its Facebook page regarding the filling of two coaching positions — head football coach and head swim coach — that came open unexpectedly Dec. 11. After conducting interviews, per the educational code, the school tabbed Matt Carroll to be the next Paso Robles head football coach and Michael Sauret is again the head swim coach. Earlier this month, the District let go of football coach J.R. Reynolds and swimming coach Sauret, after a human resources audit revealed PRJUSD hired both coaches without following procedures outlined in the educational code. Paso’s former football coach Reynolds took over as interim head coach after week one of the 2017 season, following a mutual-parting with Larry Grant. He was officially hired on Dec. 13, 2017, after leading the Bearcats to an undefeated league title. Through three seasons, Reynolds was 11-18 overall. Sauret took over for long-time PRHS swim coach Jen Brown and was able to reapply for the position because he is a teacher in the District, something Reynolds was not able to do because he is not a teacher in the District. He is an intervention specialist with the District. On Dec. 20, around 7 p.m., PRJUSD put out the following statement on their Facebook page. “Today, we held the interviews for the head varsity coach for both the football and swimming programs following the vacancy outlined in the press release on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. The selection process was held in accordance with Education Code 44919(b) and PRJUSD Policy 4127. The following recommendations will be made to the Board of Trustees on Jan. 14, 2020. We are pleased to announce the recommendation of Matt Carroll as our new Director of Sport for Football and Michael Sauret as the Director of Sport for Swimming. We understand the impact this may have had on our programs and our student-athletes and look forward to these two gentlemen leading our student-athletes and sports communities into the future.” Neither Carroll or Sauret can officially be hired until the school board approves the selections at their next meeting on Jan. 14, but it is unlikely they would reject the District’s recommendation. Carroll is a former Bearcat and has been coaching football and track and field (throwing) nearly every year since 2011, and recently cross country at Paso Robles. He also served as the Paso Robles interim head football coach following the syrup incident in 2017. The new signal-caller will be the fourth Bearcat head football coach in as many years and is focused on keeping most of the staff from last year intact moving forward. “It has been a crazy 48 hours, but it is nice to see all the support I have right now,” Carroll said in an interview on Monday. Defensive coordinator from last year, Tim Alvord, will continue coordinating the defense while Carroll will run the offense. “My big thing is that continuity has to be really important for these kids at this point,” Carroll said. “So many head coaching changes in the past few years, so Tim is going to continue to do what he has been doing with the defense and keep the same special teams. The offense is going to look different, but I want to use a lot of the same language that has been used in the past.”

Atascadero senior guard Ayden Bremer floats toward the basket for a wide open layup against Hanford on Saturday. Photo by Sharon West

Paso Robles junior point guard Devin Perez rises up for a jumper during the Bearcats loss to Bishop Amat. Photo by Connor Allen

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As a senior captain of the volleyball team, Degnan helped lead the Hounds to an 1814 overall record and second-place tie in the PAC 8 with San Luis Obispo before losing in the first round of the Southern Section playoffs to Simi Valley. Degnan was second on

the team in aces with 27 but made the most significant difference in the back end, where she tallied over 400 digs. In her junior season, the Greyhounds were 20-12 overall and again finished second in the PAC 8, earning a playoff berth, where they fell to Alta Loma in the first round. Degnan again led the team in digs — 424 on the year. Her all-time high for digs in a season came

her sophomore year when she recorded 462. Over her career as a Greyhound, Degnan recorded 1,291 total digs as a three-year varsity starter. Degnan earned All North County Girls Basketball Player of the Year in her senior season and earned also earned Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2015 with a 4.38 GPA. After the conclusion of her athletic career,

Degnan signed her National Letter of Intent with Occidental, where she competed in both volleyball and track and field. Many great athletes could have been selected and many were considered from Atascadero. Honorable mentions include Troy Norris, Brittni Frace, Elijah Cooks, Ryan Lombardi, Sarah Wulff and Miranda Daschian.

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Volume 88 • Issue 3

‘Getting in the Mood for Christmas’

Woods Humane Society visits AHS

was choral program’s winter concert theme

by MORGAN ORGERON

Gage Neumann and the other men of the choir delighted the audience. Photo by Vincent Crosbie

AHS choral theme rings in the holiday

By VINCENT CROSBIE

n Dec. 14, Atascadero High School’s choral program put on “Getting in the Mood for Christmas” at the Atascadero Bible Church for their annual Winter Concert performance. Those in attendance who weren’t in the Christmas spirit beforehand definitely left transformed.= by these talented student singers. Before the performance began, audience members sang carols while the stage was being set up. “I liked the singalong,” said Jearon Gilbert, an audience member and AHS alumni. AHS’s Mixed Choir sang “Caroling Caroling,” and the Advanced Treble Choir sang “Il Est Ne.” The choirs all joined together and sang “Lean on Me,” “Steam Heat,” and “Thank you for the Christmas.”

Then alumni members from the AHS choral program were asked to join the choirs on stage and sing their last song, “Carol of the Bells.” To finish off the night, the AHS Show Choir put on a wonderful winter show that told the story of a lost teddy bear finding its way home just in time for Christmas. When the show was over there was an outstanding applause. Another audience member, Julie Leasburg, who was in awe at how well this year’s performance was, said, “What a wonderful Winter Concert this year! I especially enjoyed the program put on by the Show Choir!” The show was choreographed by seniors Samantha Leasburg and Gage Neumann. “Being a choreographer can be really fun, but also really hard when your brain stops working. That’s why it’s really nice

to have a partner to bounce ideas off of,” Neumann said, thankful for having been able to work with Leasburg. Senior Laura Hernandez-Arvivu said, “The crowd was great, the vocals were amazing, and the choreography rocked thanks to our outstanding choreographers Samantha Leasburg and Gage Neumann. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.” Ms. Jones, the choir teacher, praised the choir students for their hard work throughout the multiple shows they performed: “The choir rang in the holiday season with some traditional Christmas carols, a jazz and gospel set that we performed at the Cuesta Vocal Jazz Festival, an audience sing-along, and a mini-musical created by the Show Choir. The students gave a quality performance they can be proud of!”

_____ and _____ of the Show Choir sang a duet. Photo by Vincent Crosbie

The comic antics of the Show Choir put the audience in the Christmas spirit. Photo by Vincent Crosbie

Jade Heady performed at the Winter Concert. Photo by Vincent Crosbie

n Dec. 3, Jamie Relth, Woods Humane Society’s Humane Education Coordinator, visited AHS with her dog Ollie to give an informational presentation to students in the Wellness Center during Study Hall. Relth talked about responsible pet care, animal safety and kindness, preventing overpopulation, and professions that involve animals. Students were able to ask questions about their pets or about what Woods Humane Society does. Relth discussed the importance of spaying and neutering pets to counter overpopulation, volunteer opportunities for students at Woods, information about different careers that work with animals, and more. Relth said, “My goal with presentations in general is to help spread the word to pet owners of the future about being safe and respectful around dogs, the responsibilities involved in good pet care, the overpopulation issue we face and how to help solve it by adopting and by spaying/neutering, and the many rewarding careers and volunteer opportunities out there that help animals in need.” Also, everyone enjoyed petting Ollie, who has been on hundreds of similar trips to schools, and seeing him perform some tricks. “The main hope with all presentations is that the students are able to make a meaningful Continued on Page 2

‘Christmas Wonderthon’ provides comedy and satire

Review by DAVENPORT LATNER

he drama department’s “Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” was an enjoyable show to see. It satirized the average Christmas romcom and pointed out all the holiday movie cliches, result-

ing in wonderful comedy. The show’s plot centered around multiple couples, many of whom, at first, appear to be destined for love during the holiday season. Carol, played by Zanna Peterson, was a character who became more and more obsessed with her love in-

terest throughout the play. This character was an especially comical one, especially once she stole his phone and began sending herself romantic text messages. While the show was a comedy, the character of Carol revealed something serious about Hallmark Christmas movies: many actions

From left, Cayleb Henderson, Ellie McCall, and Annika McKnelly satirize classic Christmas movies during their winter production, “Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon.” Photo by Davenport

From left are Julia Hurd, Aude Mahieu, Johnny Reyes, Ki-Lin Baribeau, Ellie McCall, Cayleb Henderson, Annika McKnelly, Kylee Down, Alex DeFraga, Hannah Emmack, Kirra Buhagiar, Hannah Higuera, and Alex Empey creating lots of “Wonderthon” laughs.. Photo by Davenport

that would be considered horrifying in a real-life relationships are presented as perfectly acceptable in these films, such as stalking for love, in which creepy, often criminal behaviors are presented as a sweet, romantic gesture. Carol’s compulsiveness is a prime example of this, but makes light of the true nature of this trope in a comedic way, as to be entertaining for a high school audience. The use of dark humor can facilitate genuinely important subjects being discussed calmly and in an entertaining fashion. By making fun of certain behaviors,

the audience might see them in a different light. In the end, all the characters met up in the airport, right as their love interests were trying to catch their flights. Overall, the play was enjoyable and entertaining with the added bonus of saying something important about today’s corny Christmas movies. The drama department is already preparing for auditions for its spring musical, which will involve Disney music, so audiences are looking forward to what’s next from these talented student actors, stage crew, and their devoted leader, Ms. Volpa.

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Hospitality students bake, roast, and learn all about preparing an unforgettable holiday meal

ospitality is a well loved career pathway in which students learn culinary skills from basic to advanced. The classes at Atascadero High prepare students for jobs in the hospitality industry, like restaurant work, as well as customer service of all kinds. Teacher Ms. Little hopes for students to “gain basic techniques and ready them for a career in the hospitality industry”. Recently the Hospitality program held a fundraiser selling pumpkin pies to teachers. They plan to sell cinnamon rolls in the future to both students and adults. On even days, Ms. Little’s Hospitality II and Baking and Pastry students run the Hilltop Cafe. They prepare coffee and baked goods for sale to teachers. Right now they have specials of the week. In previous weeks they have created blueberry scones, and have used ingredients like basil grown in the greenhouses by the Sustainable Agriculture classes for their creations.

Hospitality II students work-based learning in a busy food service setting gets students ready to enter food service and preparation careers. Ms. Little said the hospitality classes are “coming up with more ideas” as they gain knowledge and skills. When asked if she had any funny stories from the school kitchen, she replied “Somebody once caught a potholder on fire, and then dropped it on the ground and stood around it and just watched it burn without taking precautions to put it out.” She had to stomp out the fire and to show them what to do in case it ever happened again. Another time, when a student was asked to put the contents of the bowl into a pan, the student put the entire bowl in as well. Lastly she says she’s had a student wait for the stove top to “heat up” meaning they were trying to heat up fire, which is pretty hilarious.

When students were asked about their experiences in the culinary classes, Paige Stith said that it was funny how some of her peers were afraid of the oven, and when making one of her favorite things, crepes, she recalls how it crumpled up and she tried to flip her second one. “It went on the floor; it was sad.” When asked about their goals for taking the class, students expressed varied answers. Adury Frertas said she hoped to “expand on my kitchen knowledge.” Lacy Short and Stith both agreed that they wanted skills that they could rely on for when they were older and that they loved making muffins and Snickerdoodles. Short said her most challenging recipe that she has made was sunnyside up eggs. Students are looking forward to the upcoming second semester where they can learn more culinary skills and try more challenging recipes.

Students in the Hospitality classes prepared a full Thanksgiving dinner and lots of pumpkin pies for sale this holiday season. Photo contributed

High school students can train as firefighters through Fire Cadet Program

by CODI CARROLL

iannually, the Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services hosts a unique after-school cadet program called Fire Cadets. Two high school seniors are hired as volunteers and are given the opportunity to receive first-hand knowledge about and on the job training in the fire services. Cadets are given a wide range of responsibilities, such as cleaning the station and engines, responding to medical calls, and assisting with different kinds of fire-related incidents. Cadets are treated as volunteer firefighters, and the same expectations apply. They spend their after school time from 1 to 5 p.m. working at their assigned stations. When the program was first founded in 1987, the current Chief

Senior Codi Carroll works with Atascadero firefighters as part of the Cadet program. Photo contributed

of the Atascadero Fire Services, Bill White, became the first fire cadet. The current cadet coordinator, Alex

Gentily, has been in the fire service since he was 16 years old as a fire cadet, and then got hired at age 18.

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Gentily’s cadet experience not only gave him the opportunity to start working at the station at a young age, but helped him get promoted to Engineer earlier than most. Even as a cadet, Alex was touted to be one of Atascadero’s finest. Gentily would spend the first hour of each day throwing his turnouts, or fire protective gear, and became faster than even the most seasoned of firefighters. In normal situations, it is very difficult to get permanently hired at a fire department. The competition for those positions is fierce. Just to be hired on as a part time volunteer, a candidate must have an EMT certification and have gone through the firefighter academy. The cadet program gives young adults interested in the fire service an opportunity to start early and see, first hand, if that

is the career they truly want to prepare for before they invest their time and money at the academy. Once the semester is completed, cadets are given a certification of completion that can set them above so many others in such a competitive field. When departments have to hire on a new seasonal or full-time firefighter, they will usually give special consideration if a cadet from the same city applied. The Fire Cadets Program is a unique opportunity for high school students to prepare for a future career actually working in that field before attending their secondary education. The unique and historic partnership between the Atascadero Fire Department and Atascadero High School is sure to produce excellent future firefighters who might be able to serve the community they grew up in.

AHS students participate at several citywide events to ring in the holidays

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tascadero High School students take pride in their community service, and the high school’s performing artists represented the Greyhound Spirit beautifully during several holiday events sponsored by the City of Atascadero. On Friday, Dec. 13 the AHS Show Choir

performed a short rendition of their Winter Concert performance at Atascadero’s annual Winter Wonderland event. Senior JayCee McEntire said, “I’m so happy to be in the group that I’m in; they’re a bunch of goofballs, and although the shows were not the best, we all learned and got more experience under our belts!” Community events are not only a great place Continued on Page 3

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Students donate blood during this holiday season of giving

by HARPER PAMBRUN

n Dec. 3, a student and staff blood drive was held at Atascadero High School by Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that collects blood donations for people in need. Especially now, during this season of giving, it’s a great time to donate. Donating to blood drives can help people who are having surgery, fighting cancer, giving birth, experiencing a medical emergency, and more. AHS collected and donated a total of 28 units of blood, enough to save the lives of 84 people. AHS students and staff who wanted to donate were able to

sign up and schedule appointments ahead of time, and donations took place throughout the day. To donate, students were required to be aged 16 years or older, have a parent or guardian sign a waiver, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, eat 24 to 48 hours before the donation, hydrate, and have an ID present. Those who participated in the event were placed in a blood drive bus to receive a health screening before donating their blood. After donating, participants were given sugary snacks and drinks to raise their blood sugar levels. The donation process takes 10 easy steps and giving blood only takes from 10-15 minutes to com-

plete. The AHS community is proud to help donate blood to save the lives of those who are in desperate need of blood transfusions. One student who decided to donate was senior Aude Mahieu. She said, “I decided to give because I love to help people, so if I can help by giving blood, then I will.” Types of blood donations that were offered to the participants included whole blood and apheresis. Whole blood donations are the most commonly needed donation, and can help up to three people per donation. Apheresis is a specialized process that only uses specific components from every

donor. This way of donating saves more lives because of the blood’s longevity. Donating blood is one of the simplest ways to give back to the community. Darcy Price, the AHS Principal’s Secretary said, “Thank you to all who participated in the Blood Drive at AHS on Tuesday. It was a big success.” Each year, about five million Americans need blood transfusions. Those who donate help give life-saving blood to people in need. For anyone interested in donating blood, donation centers are located all over the U.S., including a nearby Vitalant location in San Luis Obispo at 4119 Broad St., #100.

CITYWIDE EVENTS

AHS’s and Cuesta’s Improv Teams join forces for hilarious ‘Panic Basket’ show

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for entertainment, but a perfect place to raise money by providing services. The AHS Robotics Club also had a booth at Winter Wonderland to sell cotton candy and they were also accepting donations to fund this year’s robot and the competitions coming this spring. On Dec. 7, the AHS Band, Show Choir, and Improv team all performed at the Lake Park Pavilion for Atascadero’s annual Walk Around the Lake event. The Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Strings ensemble all performed songs. Junior and band member Noah Dunsmore said, “It was a great event-- school music with Christmas vibes in a merry environment.” The Show Choir performed selections to preview their upcoming Winter Concert that happened later on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Atascadero Bible Church. The Improve team played games and performed acts from their show called the “Panic Basket.” Senior Benjamin Chester said, “However cold it was, we made up for in marching and apple cider.” The holiday season in Atascadero started off with the city’s annual Light Up the Downtown event on Dec. 6. The AHS Show Choir performed “Here Comes Santa Claus” along with other Christmas carols on the steps of City Hall. Students participating in city-sponsored events just further strengthens the bond between the high school and the community it serves.

Hayley Kirkland donated blood during a recent Blood Drive on campus. Photo contributed

The choir performed during Atascadero’s “Light Up the Downtown” to ring in the season. Photo by Vincent Crosbie

From left are Kirra Buhagiar, Kenny Neely (AHS alumni), Payton Rain (AHS alumni), Brendon Haydon, Colby Stith (AHS alumni), and Austin Baro (AHS alumni-not pictured) during the “Panic Basket” Improv Show. Photo by Eden Rodriguez

S Students from the Robotics Team sold cotton candy to raise money at the annual Winter Wonderland event in downtown Atascadero.Photo by Vincent Crosbie

Review By EDEN RODRIGUEZ

everal AHS alumni, currently at Cuesta College, came back to campus to perform with the current AHS Improv Team on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the AHS Black Box Theater. Drama teacher Ms. Volpa directed “Panic Basket,” which was a comical show that delighted the audience. The Black Box was packed as both Improv teams played ridiculous games that generated plenty of laughs. Despite the current AHS students and the alumni playing multiple games throughout the night, the most memorable was a game where the crowd participated by giving words to finish the prompt, “What’s in my soup?” Once a young boy was chosen and said “a cannibal!” The volunteer then had to say to each actor “Waiter, there’s a cannibal in my soup.” The actors then used this as a prompt for an improvisa-

tional scene. One hilarious moment was when an actor from Cuesta stuck his finger in the pretend “soup,” looked at the volunteer in the eye, and said, “now there’s two.” This was received with mad laughter from the crowd, and the volunteer started to giggle helplessly. At another point in the show there was a scene with two pairs of siblings; the older brother had to do the internal dialogue of his younger sibling, and a younger brother did the same for an older sister. That was also one of my favorite scenes. The actors were great at thinking on their feet. Each actor was full of personality and was able to keep jokes rolling throughout the night, which created a sense of family for everyone present. I would definitely go to an Improv performance again.

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High school students learn to sew during Study Hall

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n Nov. 12, 14 and on Dec. 3, 5, students had an opportunity to learn to sew during several instructional sessions that took place in the AHS library during Study Halls. These monthly meetings are organized by AHS’s library technician, Ms. Zuniga, and sewing teacher Cynthia Unsprung, who is the visiting sewing teacher. Ms. Zuniga said, “So far students have made drawstring bags, zippered pouches, fabric boxes, Christmas stockings, and a patchwork bag.” On Dec. 5, students were given the op-

Cynthia Ursprung taught students to sew during a recent workshop in the library during Study Hall. Photo by Megan Weferling

tion to make pencils pouches or cloth trays to take home. Sewing machines, provided by AHS, were placed all over the library for students to use. Students who participated in the event were given the option to choose different fabrics to use for their pencil pouch and cloth trays. With the assistance of two helpers in the library, all of the students were able to learn the skills needed in sewing very quickly. Many of the students who attended the class were instructed by Ursprung on how to set up and properly use a sewing machine. Instructors taught students simple techniques and stitching patterns, and students were also taught the math behind sewing and the

patience needed when sewing. Describing how easy it is to learn to sew, Unsprung said, “It is just another machine to be used. There’s always math to be used to make something fun. It is just another tool to master.” Many of the students who went to the events were excited to make the projects and to learn how to use a sewing machine. All materials are provided, and no sewing experience is required to join the group for meetings. Meetings are held in the library during Study Hall every month for any students interested in learning how to sew. Upcoming events will be announced during the daily bulletin.

Cross country teams compete in CIF championships; Jones runs all the way to the State meet

By HARPER PAMBRUN

rom postseason to league finals, the AHS boys’ and girls’ varsity cross country teams made it their mission to perform at their highest this season, and they did just that. Both teams made some remarkable achievements, including making it to the CIF Central Section Championships. Atascadero star runner and senior Logan Jones individually qualified for the CIF State Cross Country Championships and placed 79th in his division out of 197 runners on Nov. 30 at Woodward Park in Fresno. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams qualified for the CIF Central Section Championships and competed at Woodward Park in Fresno on Nov. 21 against schools from all over California. The AHS teams had a total of 14 entries into CIF. The AHS boys’ team placed 6th and the girls’ team placed 13th overall at the championships. With a total of over 1,200 entries, AHS competed against many different schools, including San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, and Santa Maria. Each race featured a 5,000 meter division course with the option of 1-4 man runs. At the end of the regular season, Atascadero had placed 4th overall at the Mountain League cross country championships on Nov. 7 at the Cuesta Fairbanks Cross Country Course. One of the highlights of the season was at at the very challenging Mt. San Antonio College Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 25. The AHS boys’ team boys’ team finished in second place

overall in the boys’ varsity race. This was the highest team placement for Atascadero boys ever. The boys’ varsity team was led in that race by Jones, who finished 9th overall. Robyn Schmidt, the girls’ cross country coach said, “A feat never before achieved for our boys’ or girls’ team at Mt. Sac. It was a very rough day, with lots of tough hills and heat, but it was very exciting and motivating for the boys as they prepared for the Section and State meets. At each race all season it was so awesome to see Logan near the front followed by Johnathan Dolan then the Atascadero Orange Pack of Alex Orozco, Ryan Bianco, Calvin Hennessy and Kyle Pericic.” Jones also got first place in his race with a time of 16:20 for a three mile course. Nick Riesz, the boys’ cross country assistant coach said, “The boys’ team is the best we’ve had in my 20 years of coaching. To my knowledge no Atascadero boy has ever won a race outright at Mt. Sac.” Throughout the season, the girls’ team has been strong and steady, despite the many obstacles and injuries during the season. One varsity runner, junior Anna Archibald, who lead the girls’ team, suffered a great deal with injuries this season. Coach Schmidt said, “She was a tough competitor, but did not make it to State this year. We have so much confidence in her making it to State next year and likely pulling Grace Ramsey, Sydney Culp and others along with her. Logan Jones, senior and ASB president, has had a great season of his own. But he has also used his experience and energetic personality to motivate and bring together the varsity boys team.” Both the boys’ and girls’ teams were very cohesive and were able to have other schools watching what they would accomplish next.

Logan Jones ran his heart out this season for the Cross Country team, ending up at the State Championships. Photo contributed

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